How Jim Morrison lives on through rock mythology
David Deal here explores the enduring legacy of Jim Morrison, and the mythology which surrounds the complicated rock legend. Guest post by David Deal of the Superhype Blog In 1985,. Continue reading
What if listeners don’t have a favorite radio station? [Fred Jacobs]
While market research has historically pigeonholed listeners into being specific fans of one genre, changes in consumer behavior might be starting to suggest that, increasingly, many listeners simply don’t have. Continue reading
Twitter unveils new tool for weeding out unwanted followers
If you love Twitter but find that you struggle with the troll problem, there’s a new feature coming to the platform that could be perfect for you! Guest post by. Continue reading
Spotify is closed Nov. 1-5 to give employees a “Wellness Week” [and what that means for you]
Spotify will be closed globally Monday, November 1st through Friday, November 5th, for a “Wellness Week.” Spotify is giving all employees this extra week of paid time off to recharge.. Continue reading
Spotify, Pandora lead in USA listeners, but not for long
Spotify has the most active users among all digital music and audio platforms, followed by Pandora, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. But a growing Amazon Music will surpass a declining. Continue reading
6 Questions with Noga Erez
Israeli alt-pop singer/songwriter/producer Noga Erez released her highly acclaimed album KIDS in March. Performances on Jimmy Kimmel, the Kelly Clarkson Show, NPR, a Lollapalooza debut, and more followed. top photo:. Continue reading
Musicians Rina Sawayama, Iza named to TIME Next Generation Leaders list 2021
31-year-old singer and songwriter Rina Sawayama is one of only two musicians to be named to TIME Magazine’s 2021 Next Generation Leaders list. The other is Afro-Brazilian pop star Iza.. Continue reading
85% watch your videos with the sound off, plus what you can do about it
New data has revealed that 85% of consumers who view your painstakingly edited video online will do so without any audio whatsoever. Despair not, there are solutions! By Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading
Why songwriters need to care about inflation protection for mechanical licenses
Here, we follow the money and dig into the history of how inflation has historically impacted artist royalties, and why they should be concerned about inflation protection for mechanical licenses. Continue reading
67% of U.S. fans want vaccine or mask mandates at concerts
A survey by industry analysts Music Watch shows that 67% of U.S. fans are in favor of proof of vaccination or mask mandates at concerts. 15% of those surveyed said. Continue reading
